Hair care compositions and methods of treating hair using same

Abstract

The present invention provides kits and methods for treating hair on the scalp comprising non-toxic compositions providing beneficial effects on hair without employing high temperatures, free radical initiators or rinsing hair after applying the compositions.

1. A method for controlling frizz in scalp hair comprising:
 applying to scalp hair a composition comprising a compound having the following formula: 
 
       
         
           
           
               
               
           
         
         wherein n is 3 
         wherein the method does not employ a free radical initiator, a polymerization initiator or a polymerization catalyst. 
       
     
     
       2. The method according to  claim 1 , wherein the composition is in the form of a cream, an alcohol-containing spray, a gel, an aerosol spray, or a pomade. 
     
     
       3. The method according to  claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises an emulsifier, an emollient, a humectant and a viscosity modifier. 
     
     
       4. The method according to  claim 1 , wherein the method does not have a rinsing step. 
     
     
       5. A method according to  claim 1 , wherein the composition is a cream. 
     
     
       6. A method according to  claim 1 , wherein the composition is a styling spray. 
     
     
       7. A method for controlling frizz in scalp hair comprising:
 applying to scalp hair a composition comprising a compound according to  claim 1  to control frizz at a level sufficient to afford at least about 4% moisture resistance. 
 
     
     
       8. The method according to  claim 7 , wherein said composition affords no more than about 15% gain in weight when subjected to Starch Test 1. 
     
     
       9. The method according to  claim 1 , wherein the composition is in the form of a shampoo. 
     
     
       10. The method according to  claim 1 , wherein the composition is in the form of a conditioner.